Guided Sea Turtle Watch Programs in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
Credit: USFWS
Offered in June and July only
9:00 pm – Midnight
Reservations required
Program Description:
Sea turtle watch programs begin with an educational program about Florida's sea turtles and sea turtle nesting on the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. Following, participants are given the opportunity to view a Loggerhead sea turtle nesting on the beach. These educational programs are conducted under a state permit and should not be attempted without a state permitted guide.
What to expect:
Be able to walk up to a mile on the beach. Bring insect spray to repel mosquitoes. The entire program lasts an average of 3-hours, therefore, you may want to bring a bottle of water. Because of the late program time and the potentially long walk on the beach, this program is not recommended for children under age 7, elderly or disabled. Flashlights, filming and photography with any technological devices are not permitted.
Reservations/Information:
There are two different locations within the Archie Carr Refuge in which to participate in a sea turtle watch program.
The NEW Barrier Island Management and Ecosystem Center:
Reservations are required by calling the Center at (321) 723-3556 starting on May 1. The programs in June will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while the programs in July will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. $10 per person will be collected at the time of the reservation. Programs are conducted by the Caribbean Conservation Corporation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sebastian Inlet State Park, McClarty Treasure Museum:
Reservations are required by calling the State Park at (321) 984-4852 from 8am to 4pm starting on May 15 (for June programs) and June 15 (for July programs). Programs are free, will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and are conducted by State Park Rangers.
